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Which of the following organisations was established by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan?

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Aligarh Scientific Society
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Bihar Scientific Society
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Society for Translating European Sciences
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Society for Acquiring General Knowledge
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Solution

The correct option is A Aligarh Scientific Society
In the 19th century, India witnessed the rise of the English-educated middle class. Many institutes were established which ascribed to western ideas. One such society was the Aligarh Scientific Society, founded by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan in 1864.

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